Faultless folding is a skill every detail-conscious man should be
proficient in. Not only can a perfectly folded stack of T-shirts give order and ease to your wardrobe, it can make packing and travelling a breeze. Here, we have found the ultimate folding solution and what's more, it requires just a few seconds and very little effort. Unsurprisingly, this incredibly efficient technique hails from the home of no-nonsense know-how (and the traditional folding art of origami) Japan.

SOME COMMON MISTAKES...

GOING SOFT

Don't try this anywhere there's a chance of pinching more than you need, i.e. a bed, carpet or bottom. We recommend hard, smooth surfaces only

OVERUSING IT

Once perfected, it might feel as if you've stumbled upon a life-changing technique but be warned: this is a method best reserved for garments with short sleeves. Try with long sleeves at your own peril

THE PARTY TRICK

Even in desperate times, we wouldn't encourage this as a means of impressing girls or making new friends. It's clever, but it's not that clever